ACF Garde Manger and Charcuterie Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What does the term 'garde manger' literally translate to in English?
Answer: Keep to eat
Garde manger literally means 'keep to eat' in French, referring to the cold kitchen station responsible for cold food preparation.
Which method is used to preserve meat by coating it in salt and seasonings without adding liquid?
Answer: Dry cure
Dry curing involves rubbing meat directly with salt and seasonings, drawing out moisture through osmosis without any liquid brine.
What is the primary purpose of sodium nitrite in charcuterie curing?
Answer: To prevent Clostridium botulinum growth and fix color
Sodium nitrite prevents the growth of Clostridium botulinum and helps fix the characteristic pink color in cured meats.
Which type of forcemeat is made with equal parts fat and lean meat ground very fine to create a smooth, emulsified texture?
Answer: Straight forcemeat
Straight forcemeat combines equal parts lean meat and fat, ground fine and mixed until smooth and emulsified.
What is the safe internal temperature for fully cooked pâtés and terrines according to the ACF?
Answer: 160°F (71°C)
The ACF and USDA require ground meat preparations like pâtés and terrines to reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Which technique involves submerging cooked duck or goose legs in their own rendered fat for preservation?
Answer: Confit
Confit is the technique of slow-cooking and preserving meat, most famously duck legs, submerged in their own rendered fat.